Barthel scale
The Barthel scale or Barthel ADL index is a scale used to measure performance in basic Activities of Daily Living. It uses ten variables describing activities of daily living (ADL) and mobility. A higher number is associated with a greater likelihood of being able to live at home with a degree of independence following discharge from hospital. The scale was introduced in 1965,[1] and yielded a score of 0-20. Although this original version is still widely used, it was modified by Granger et al in 1979, when it came to include 0-10 points for every variable,[2] and further refinements were introduced in 1989.[3] The scale is regarded as reliable, although its use in clinical trials in stroke medicine is inconsistent.[4]
The ten variables addressed in the Barthel scale are[1]:
- presence or absence of fecal incontinence
- presence or absence of urinary incontinence
- help needed with grooming
- help needed with toilet use
- help needed with feeding
- help needed with transfers (e.g. from chair to bed)
- help needed with walking
- help needed with dressing
- help needed with climbing stairs
- and help needed with bathing
See also
References
- ^ a b Mahoney F. Barthel D (1965). "Functional evaluation: the Barthel Index". Md Med J. 14: 61–65. PMID 14258950.
- ^ Granger CV, Dewis LS, Peters NC, Sherwood CC, Barrett JE (1979). "Stroke rehabilitation: analysis of repeated Barthel index measures". Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 60 (1): 14–7. PMID 420565.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Sulter G, Steen C, De Keyser J (1999). "Use of the Barthel index and modified Rankin scale in acute stroke trials". Stroke. 30 (8): 1538–41. PMID 10436097.
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External links
- Patient.co.uk, online calculator
- Stroke Center (deviates from other versions)